Contents - December, 2012

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FEATURES

12. VIEWPOINTS
    Leaders and experts speak out on key topics
    Pro Pilot staff compilation
    Comments by Gil Wolin, Carl Wolf, Greg Principato, Michael Clementi.

18. FLIGHT DEPT OF THE YEAR
    McDonald's Global Aviation Services
    by Mike Potts
    Lovin' the company's growth, flight team uses Global 6000 and Challenger 300 to reach markets in 119 countries.

32. EVENT COVERAGE
    NBAA 2012
    by Pro Pilot staff
    Orlando convention reveals industry adapting to new economic realities.

46. SPECIAL UNIT PROFILE
    Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept acquires 3 AS332L1s
    by Woody McClendon
    Eurocopter Super Pumas boost unit's all-weather search-and-rescue capability.

54. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Insurance considerations for overseas missions
    by Grant McLaren
    Coverage limits and war risk add-ons can vary widely.

68. ENROUTE
    Grand challenges
    by Marvin Cetron
    Agencies and nonprofits encourage practical solutions to big scientific issues.

76. WX BRIEF
    Midlatitude cyclones
    by Karsten Shein
    Dealing with the challenges posed by storms that can cover half a continent.

82. PAST & PRESENT
    Rockwell Collins celebrates 80 years in the aircraft electronics business
    by Grant McLaren
    Arthur Collins' legacy of innovation lives on.

92. MARKET TRENDS
    Workhorse turboprops
    by Stuart Lau
    Strong sales reflect versatility, cabin size and economical operation.

104. 2012 HEADSET PREFERENCE SURVEY
     Users rate electronic ANR and nonelectronic PNR headsets
     Pro Pilot staff report